The Muppets have been part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a very long time, and the shape of that presence keeps changing. For decades, it lived on the Streets of America, turned into Muppets Courtyard. That corner of the park had a specific charm to it, the kind of quiet, slightly offbeat area that regulars found their way to on ...

At this point, we may as well accept it. We are not getting away from trash can news at Walt Disney World. What started as a curiosity the past few months has turned into one of the longest-running storylines of the summer. Solar-powered trash cans have been steadily replacing the old bins across the property, and every week seems to ...

Disney Resort hotel guests are about to lose several extras that have made onsite vacations even more rewarding this summer. Walt Disney World has confirmed that three popular benefits will end after September 8. That means guests arriving on September 9 or later can expect a different experience than those visiting just days earlier. While several core hotel perks will ...

The Walt Disney World Resort is set to drop its pricey Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom quite significantly. With The Walt Disney Company confirming lighter attendance but bigger revenue in its last earnings quarter, it’s easier to see why the Disney Experiences arm continues to push its pricier add-ons. Not only have vacation costs–including hotel stays and ticket ...

A seasonal Disney tradition has officially begun. Haunted Mansion has disappeared from one Disney park’s lineup, but only temporarily. Haunted Mansion Goes Dark for Seasonal Change As of August 4, Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland is officially closed to guests. The attraction is expected to remain unavailable through September 14, with Disney using the downtime to prepare the ride for ...

Walt Disney World’s operating calendar has picked up another round of revisions, and the newly confirmed dates make the pattern behind them harder to miss. Credit: Wally Gobetz, Flickr The Context: What Disney Already Adjusted Earlier updates to the calendar established the framework. On the first three Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates of the season — August 7, 11, and ...

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has become one of Walt Disney World’s biggest annual traditions, and 2026 is proving that demand for the event isn’t slowing down anytime soon. While returning favorites like the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade and Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular continue to draw huge crowds, Disney is making sure repeat visitors have something new to experience this fall. The ...

Halloween season is almost here, and for many Walt Disney World fans, that means one thing beyond trick-or-treating and villains: collectible popcorn buckets. Every year, Disney releases exclusive souvenirs tied to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and some of them become must-have collectibles that disappear quickly. Guests often arrive well before the party officially begins, planning their evening around limited-edition merchandise ...

Getting around Walt Disney World is never a static experience. Whether it’s new buses, updated routes, expanded parking, or transportation improvements tied to larger construction projects, Disney regularly adjusts how guests move around the resort. Now, one of those changes has officially arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. After months of construction, Disney has expanded the park’s bus depot, adding new ...

A new summary of police activity around Walt Disney World offers a look at just how often law enforcement responds across the resort and its surrounding areas. According to a July 2026 monthly summary shared by WDW Active Crime, there were 469 calls logged for service connected to Walt Disney World during the month. The report covers a wide range ...